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Nelspruit

Gateway to the Lowveld

Nestled on the banks of the Crocodile River, Nelspruit provides visitors with a convenient base point boasting two airports and an enviable location on the road between Johannesburg and the Mozambican border.

Johannesburg to Nelspruit is an approximately 3- hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Johannesburg in August, Nelspruit is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can travel to Barberton.

You can drive from Nelspruit to Barberton in an hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Pilgrim's Rest.

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Pilgrim's Rest

Pilgrim’s Rest is a small town in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa which is protected as a provincial heritage site. Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Three Roundavels and then explore the stunning scenery at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Pilgrims Rest, then explore and take pictures at Panorama Route, then take in the dramatic natural features at Bourkes' Luck Potholes, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from God's Window.

Getting from Barberton to Pilgrim's Rest by car takes about 2.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Pilgrim's Rest can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel back home.